Universal Geneve Polerouter Ref. 204604-4 in Steel

Lot 142

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Lot Description

CIRCA: 1960s
REF.: 204604-4
CASE NUMBER: 2187949
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel
CASE DIMENSIONS: 34 mm in diameter
DIAL: Silver dial with elongated stick hour markers, luminous dots near each hour marker at periphery of dial, date aperture at "3" hour marker
BRACELET MATERIAL: Universal Geneve signed in stainless steel
BRACELET SIZE: 7-1/4 inches
MOVEMENT: Automatic microtor
FUNCTIONS: Time and date
CALIBER: Universal 218-2

Universal Geneve designed the Polerouter to be an antimagnetic watch for pilots traveling across areas with strong magnetic fields such as the North Pole. The slim case design, Bauhaus-inspired dial, and long tapered lugs are evocative of this period. The present watch with signs of wear but a beautiful example from the period with Universal signed bracelet.

Condition

Dial with discoloration throughout, more significantly near the "6" and "7", as well as "9" to "11" hour markers. Hands in good condition with signs of age. Luminous material in the dial and hands intact, darkened with age, and appears original to the watch. Case in very good condition with light scratches consistent with age and normal wear. Movement running at time of cataloging. Overall in good vintage condition.

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